Im 20 years old, and I have a slightly larger than medium gap in my top two front teeth, and smaller gaps in the next three teeth on each side of my front teeth, I also have an overbite. I used to suck my thumb as a child, so Im pretty sure that is what caused this. My parents could never afford to get me braces, but now I am looking to get either braces or invisalign. Which would be better for me to get and about how long would it take to fix my teeth? thanks
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September 8, 2010
Answer: Time to close gaps with Invisalign can vary
Braces, Braces with surgery, would be the first thing I would look into. You could also look into Invisalign, or Veneers, as well as a combination of Invisalign/braces with Veneers. Veneers are a great option if the teeth need some enchancement too (ie. the color, or replacing old fillings with...
Invisalign retainers have a limited life span anyway. They say 3-6 months although they may last longer. You can get a retainer made relatively inexpensively. We charge $125 for a thin retainer that should last at least 6 months, and $250 for a thicker kind that should last 3 or more years.
Every office handles fees differently, but generally retainers are included with your orthodontic treatment. Payment plans are common. With Invisalign you can expect a larger down payment then with braces, due to the higher lab fee to the doctor. In our office, everything is...
